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Special Education at Lehigh University

If you plan to study Special Education, you may want to check out the program at Lehigh University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Lehigh University is located in Bethlehem, PA.

During the most recent reporting year, 13 special education graduations were recorded at Lehigh University.

Online & Distance Learning at Lehigh University

Many students take online classes at Lehigh University. Of 7,692 students, 377 (5%) studied exclusively online and 290 (4%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at Lehigh University

Use these rankings to compare Lehigh University’s Special Education program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#9 of 31
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#29 of 31
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#37 of 103
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#94 of 103
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#97 of 491
Best Value	Nationwide	#461 of 486

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Lehigh University

Students who complete Lehigh University’s Special Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$48,960
2 years	$53,608

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Special Education graduates at Lehigh University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Special Education graduates at Lehigh University are 92% women (12) and 8% men (1).

Special Education Master’s Program at Lehigh University

Of the 11 master’s special education degrees awarded at Lehigh University, 91% were women (10) and 9% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Lehigh University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	2
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Lehigh University, lower than the national average of 33%.*

Special Education Doctoral Program at Lehigh University

Among the 2 doctoral special education graduates at Lehigh University, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education doctoral degree recipients at Lehigh University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Unknown	1

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Special Education Concentrations at Lehigh University

This Special Education program at Lehigh University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Special Education	13

Best-Paid Careers for Special Education Graduates

Graduates of the Special Education program at Lehigh University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Special Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,329
Teaching Assistants, Special Education	$96,801
Special Education Teachers, All Other	$86,208
Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$80,694
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$79,680
Adapted Physical Education Specialists	$77,976
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten	$73,597
Interpreters and Translators	$52,627
Special Education Teachers, Elementary School	$50,045
Special Education Teachers, Preschool	$35,173

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.